Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Friday, July 5, 2024
Two-thirds of public back hostage deal over continuing war in Gaza, poll shows
Israeli mothers and activists take part in a protest march to mark nine months to the war between Israel and Hamas and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, July 5, 2024. The banner reads: A mother never gives up. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
Asked in a Channel 12 survey what is most important at this moment, 67% of the public said returning the hostages, compared to 26% who said continuing the war in Gaza and 7% who said they didn’t know.
